Nicki Minaj is scheduled to take the stage at the Trump-linked World Freedom Forum later this week to announce her latest public alignment with the Trump family’s growing crypto ambitions.
World Liberty Financial ($WLFI), a DeFi project backed by Donald Trump’s family, has confirmed that the global music icon will be attending its flagship summit at Mar-a-Lago on February 18th.
We look forward to welcoming global icon Nicki Minaj to the #WLF2026 stage!
From dominating the charts to mastering the music business, she explores how artists become entrepreneurs and what monetization will look like in the next era of a creator-driven economy. … pic.twitter.com/QnY1vxKQPP
— $WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) February 16, 2026
From the White House stage to the virtual currency power circle
Her participation comes weeks after she appeared with Donald Trump at a government event in Washington, D.C., where she openly praised the president and described herself as one of his strongest supporters.
Minaj’s invitation to the World Freedom Forum demonstrates Trump’s political influence and his family’s deep ties to the growing crypto ecosystem.
Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump attend the Trump Account event at the White House
Forum hosted by $WLFIwill be held on February 18th at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.
This is an invitation-only gathering expected to draw approximately 300 to 400 executives, investors, policy makers, and technologists.
The event’s speaker roster includes some of the most influential figures in global finance and cryptocurrencies. Confirmed attendees include Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr., co-founder of World Liberty Financial, and Eric Trump will also speak.
GM ☝️ Family — BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! See what our co-founder @DonaldJTrumpJr has to say about the World Freedom Forum. pic.twitter.com/rkTocmlkem
— $WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) January 20, 2026
President Trump gains political support as he expands crypto policy
Minaj’s appearance follows her appearance at Trump’s January event related to the Government Savings Initiative, where she publicly supported Trump and dismissed criticism from the media and political opponents.
Her remarks marked one of the clearest endorsements President Trump has received from a major global pop star. President Trump has increasingly relied on prominent cultural figures to amplify his message, especially as his administration advances policies aimed at supporting crypto markets and stablecoin infrastructure.
Recently, a wide range of Hollywood celebrities have spoken out against the Trump administration and its policies. It is clear that the US president is likely seeking to bring celebrity supporters closer to his inner circle in all areas, including cryptocurrencies.
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— Eric Dougherty (@EricLDaugh) February 3, 2026
Nicki Minaj’s limited but notable crypto history
Minaj has not launched her own cryptocurrency, but $NFT She has previously worked in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
In 2021, she promoted Happy Hippos $NFT Projects on social media at peak times $NFT There was a boom, joining a wave of artists experimenting with blockchain-based digital ownership.
However, unlike celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton, and Logan Paul, Minaj has not launched a personal token. $NFT platform, or cryptocurrency startup.
Her involvement remains primarily promotional and cultural, rather than operational or technical.
Her attendance at the World Freedom Forum represents her most direct engagement to date with institutional crypto infrastructure and policy discussions.
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